Graduate & Grow: March Career Expo

Event Date: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 10:00am to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Agora, Thunder Bay Campus
Event Fee: 
$350.00 + HST
Event Contact E-mail: 
careers.coop@lakeheadu.ca

We look forward to having you at our Graduate & Grow: March Career Expo for Summer and recent graduates opportunities. Complete this form to reserve your booth at the Graduate & Grow: March Career Expo at Thunder Bay Campus on March 6th or March 7th from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

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Graduate and Grow March Career Expo Day 3 -- Career Fair

Event Date: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 10:00am to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Agora

We look forward to having you at our Graduate & Grow: March Career Expo for Summer and recent graduates opportunities. Join us for  the Graduate & Grow: March Career Expo at Thunder Bay Campus on March 6th or March 7th from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

Please ensure your register in order to see what employers will be attedning this upcoming Career Fair! 

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Graduate and Grow March Career Expo Day 2 -- Career Fair

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 10:00am to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Agora

We look forward to having you at our Graduate & Grow: March Career Expo for Summer and recent graduates opportunities. Visit the Agora from 10:00am to 3:00pm to meet employers from across industries! Be sure to check out a brand new set of employers on March 7th as well. 

Please ensure your register in order to see what employers will be attending this upcoming Career Fair! 

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St George's University School of Medicine Visit

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 10:00am to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Agora

Drop by the Agora to get a chance to meet St George's University School of Medicine and explore a career in the medical field. 


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Virtual University Career Conference

Event Date: 
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 9:00am to 5:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Online

This is not a Lakehead University Event.

 

The application link can be found here! Applications are due March 13th, 2024.
 
Background:
 
We launched this conference last year as a free, one-day virtual Career Conference for 100 university and college students from across Canada facing one or more barriers* in the workforce, to provide professional skill development, real-word education from diverse industry professionals, and opportunities for students to network with companies they might not otherwise have the chance to!
 
*Our list of eligible barriers includes but is not limited to race, gender, sexual orientation, and physical ability; a full list of eligibility can be found within the application.
 
The event was a huge success, with:
  • 100% of students reporting that the conference gave them access to new information and panelists they would not have had access to otherwise
  • 98% that the conference gave them access to organizations and companies that they would not have had access to otherwise
  • 86% that they felt more prepared for job searching, interviewing, and entering the workforce following the career conference
  • 98% that they would love to attend the conference again if given the opportunity
The full breakdown from last year, including student testimonials and feedback, last year's schedule, and photos of the different panels and sessions is attached!
 
This year promises to be even bigger and better!
 
What our Virtual Career Conference includes:
 
Morning: Professional skills-based workshops in the morning led by Deloitte, Executive Director of The Get REAL Movement Chris Studer, and globally recognized Career Strategy Coach & Former Fortune 500 Senior Director Tiffany Uman: 
  1. Prep Skills Workshop:
  • Resumes & Cover Letters
  • Personal Branding & LinkedIn
       2. Live Skills Workshop:
  • Crushing the interview
  • Network effectively
Afternoon: Five different educational panels with leading industry professionals from amazing companies and organizations! Last year's organizations included Kiehl's, Deloitte, Recipe Unlimited, Purdys Chocolatier, DDB, Peace Collective, Hackergal, LG2, Rainbow Railroad, and WealthSimple.
  1. Start-ups & Entrepreneurship
  2. DEI in the Corporate Space
  3. Non-Profits & Charities
  4. Recruiters and Hiring Managers
  5. Surprise Panel!
Attendees can look forward to a combination of fan-favorites from last year, along with new incredible new companies and organizations, as well as a new panel entirely!
 
The day will conclude with virtual breakout rooms where students will have the chance to meet recruiters at ten different companies and organizations, including Get REAL, to ask questions, get face-time, and hear about employment opportunities!
 
This event is completely free, completely virtual over zoom, and also includes lunch, T-Shirts, and prizes sent out to attendees!"
Apply Here by March 13th

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Step into Success: March Career Fair

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 11:00am to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall

Mark your calendars and save the date for our Spring Career Fair at Orillia campus. Students who register will receive event reminders and a list of contact information for employers who would like to stay in touch after the event. Let us know you are interested and help us to connect you with future workplaces by registering in advance!

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Employer Visit -- Dryden Regional Health Centre

Event Date: 
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 9:00am to 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Career Zone (UC 0020-b)

CALLING ALL NURSING STUDENTS
We will be visiting LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY to speak with nursing students about summer jobs AND career opportunities for nursing graduates.

DROP IN
TUES. FEBRUARY 6TH: 1:00-4:00
WED. FEBRUARY 7TH: 9:00-12:00

THE CAREER ZONE

SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED

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Employer Visit -- Dryden Regional Health Centre

Event Date: 
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Career Zone (UC 0020-B)

CALLING ALL NURSING STUDENTS
We will be visiting LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY to speak with nursing students about summer jobs AND career opportunities for nursing graduates.

DROP IN
TUES. FEBRUARY 6TH: 1:00-4:00
WED. FEBRUARY 7TH: 9:00-12:00

THE CAREER ZONE

SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED

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Employer Visit -- Canadian Revenue Agency Computer Science Career Information Session

Event Date: 
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Microsoft Teams - Register for link

You are invited to attend a virtual information session for Computer Science students offered by the Canada Revenue Agency / Vous êtes invité à assister à une séance d’information virtuelle pour les étudiants en système informatique offerte par l’Agence du revenu du Canada

English version *** La version française suit ***

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Information Technology Branch (ITB) is hosting an virtual information sessions for Computer Science Students! We would like to invite your IT students, alumni, and faculty members of your school to attend.

During this session, you will all learn about :

  • technology and project career opportunities at the CRA
  • what to expect as a CRA employee
  • Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2024
  • CRA has also been recognized in 2023 as;
  • Top 100 employer in Canada
  • Canada's Best Diversity Employers
  • Top Employers for Canadians Over 40
  • National Capital Region's Top Employers
  • employment options and how to apply for a job with the CRA

As a CRA ITB employee, your students and alumni can help shape the future of IT development in the CRA through research, experimentation, design, development and integration of emerging technologies.

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EMPLOYER VISIT -- Canadian Armed Forces Reserves

Event Date: 
Monday, February 5, 2024 - 10:00am to 1:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Career Zone (UC 0020-B)
Event Contact E-mail: 
careers.coop@lakeheadu.ca

Are you interested in including the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves in your career path?

During thier time at the Career Zone they will be discussing Part and Full time employment in the Canadian Armed Forces. The type of entry programs, and tuition reimbursement for the Primary Reserves and the opportunity for paying for certain College or University Degrees for the Regular Force.


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